Under Italian Skies
The perfect feel-good escapist summer read

Name: Under Italian Skies
Brand: Hachette UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Nicky Pellegrino
ISBN: 9781409161257

Author: Nicky Pellegrino

Narrator: Jane McDowell

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orion

Published: 04/07/2016

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Family Life, Contemporary Romance, Women, Romantic Comedy, Seasonal Fiction

Synopsis

Stella has life under control - and that's the way she likes it. For twenty-five years, she's been trusted assistant to a legendary fashion designer, but after her boss dies suddenly, she's left with nothing to do apart from clear the studio.

It seems as though the life she wanted has vanished. She is lost - until one day she finds a house swap website and sees a beautiful old villa in a southern Italian village. Could she really exchange her poky London flat for that?

But what was intended as just a break becomes much more, as Stella finds herself trying on a stranger's life. As the villa begins to get under her skin, she can't help but imagine the owner from the clues around her. She meets his friends, cooks the local food he recommends and follows suggestions to go to his favourite places. But can an idea of someone ever match up to the reality?

As Stella wonders if she can let go of the safety of her past, perhaps there's a chance for her to find a way into her future...

Read by Jane McDowell

(p) 2016 Orion Publishing Group

About Nicky Pellegrino

When Nicky Pellegrino's Italian father came to England he fell in love with and married a Liverpool girl. He brought to his new family his passion for food and instilled in them what all Italians know - that you live to eat instead of eating to live. This Italian mantra is the inspiration behind Nicky's delicious novels. When Nicky met and married a New Zealander she moved to Auckland where she works as a journalist and edits a woman's magazine.

About Jane McDowell

Jane McDowell's work spans theatre, film, television and radio. Screen work includes a leading role in the award winning British feature film Twelve In A Box, major roles in several Bollywood films, numerous short films and the BBC dramas Dustbin Baby and Daughters. She has recorded plays and poetry readings for BBC radio, works regularly for BBC Audio Books and Calibre Audio Library and for Interact, a company of actors who read to stroke patients in London hospital. Jane holds an MA in Performance Studies from Central School of Speech and Drama. She lives in London with her daughter Antonia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiago on June 13, 2017

I love this kind of books that have the ability to make me travel, I don't mind that sometimes they come full of clichés, I like to step back on a ground where I was already happy. All the descriptions of the locations of London and Italy, the flavors, the smells, the author transports me easily to......more

Goodreads review by Eglė on April 15, 2021

Nicky Pellegrino „Po Italijos padange“ ☀️ Šilta, šviesi, romantiška istorija apie moteris, jų draugystę ir svajones. Stela – darbšti, tvarkinga, 49-erių moteris, visada atsakingai žvelgianti į savo darbą ir besilaikanti įprastos rutinos. Tačiau daugelį metų gyventas vienodas gyvenimas vieną dieną nutr......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on March 13, 2023

Kvepia Italija!...kvapą sustiprina faktas, kad už kelių savaičių klajosim po Italiją, ir visai ne taip toli aprašomų vietų.. Suplanuotas sustyguotas grafikas, kuris panašu, tik ir liks planu popieriuje, perskaičius istoriją ir prisiminus, kad Italija tiesiog reikia mėgautis... O juk romane nėra nieko......more

Goodreads review by Kathryn on April 21, 2016

4.5 stars. Under Italian Skies - another wonderful read from talented author Nicky Pellegrino. This book transports you to a small place in Italy, and wraps you round with the Italian way of life that has nothing to do with a touristy view. Stella house swaps and finds herself in the small town of Tr......more

Goodreads review by Aimee✨ on May 11, 2016

I received a copy of Under Italian Skies to review from Hachette New Zealand. The synopsis for this kind of reminded me of The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. That movie was funny. I didn’t compare the book to the movie while I read it because the only thing they have in common is the hou......more

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What readers are saying about Nicky Pellegrino's uplifting and feel-good escapist novels:

Enchanting...a delightful feel-good story Amazon reviewer

I couldn't put it down Amazon reviewer

An easy and relaxing read that took you to a warm and inviting slice of life...an enjoyable read Amazon reviewer

Left me craving some Italian food and wanting to book a holiday Goodreads reviewer